Netflix Baking Contestant Eileen Gannon Tells It Like It Was

(There’s a little bit halfway through where Eileen’s connection fades out, but believe me, she comes back with an amazing story about the show’s finale and her dishy thoughts on where she placed in the competition—stay with us!)

So, what was it really like to be on the Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix? In this interview, contestant Eileen Gannon was strikingly candid about the experience of reality TV. But first, she tells us about her fabulous dessert sauces and her top tips for becoming the best baker you can be in your own home.

While Eileen has won more than 600 ribbons from the Iowa State Fair for her cooking and baking, her marvelous dessert sauces have snagged their own share of prizes. Last year, her Sea Salt Chocolate Premium Dessert Sauce claimed a Gold Award from the Specialty Food Association’s 2024 sofi Awards. This was Eileen’s third sofi award, following previous awards in 2022 and 2023.

Note that this interview was part of a live video stream; a few technical issues prevented Eileen from appearing on the screen—so I simply converted this playback to an audio file. It works best as a podcast, except for a short time in the middle when I lose her. She comes back with an amazing story.

Listen and learn from Eileen. And laugh! I sure did.

Enjoy—

Wini

Eileen has dozens of recipes on her website, including all the recipes she baked on the Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix.